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Presenter Information

Presenter Major(s)

Education - College Student Affairs Leadership

Mentor Information

Mary Bair

Department

College Of Education

Location

Kirkhof Center KC33

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Abstract

Although study abroad has become widely accepted as a beneficial experience for college students, students with disabilities continue to be underrepresented in international study programs. Because few empirical studies have been done to investigate this issue, little is known about the reasons for this under participation. Qualitative data analysis was used in this exploratory study to analyze responses to an open-ended survey distributed to approximately 700 college students with disabilities at a Midwestern public university. Findings summarizing the perceptions that college students with disabilities have regarding benefits and barriers to study abroad will be of particular interest to student affairs practitioners working in both disability support services and international education.

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Apr 11th, 9:00 AM

An Exploratory Study of Perceptions of Benefits and Barriers to Study Abroad for Students with Disabilities

Kirkhof Center KC33

Although study abroad has become widely accepted as a beneficial experience for college students, students with disabilities continue to be underrepresented in international study programs. Because few empirical studies have been done to investigate this issue, little is known about the reasons for this under participation. Qualitative data analysis was used in this exploratory study to analyze responses to an open-ended survey distributed to approximately 700 college students with disabilities at a Midwestern public university. Findings summarizing the perceptions that college students with disabilities have regarding benefits and barriers to study abroad will be of particular interest to student affairs practitioners working in both disability support services and international education.